Mobile Development

The 2015 DZone Guide to Mobile Development includes views from developer, user, and infrastructure perspectives; a sweet listing of platforms and frameworks to facilitate mobile development; plus a fun glance at pain points encountered by mobile developers.

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"As a first time reader, I found it very intriguing. I'm new to mobile development so this was a fantastic way to introduce me."

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"I thought this was a great guide that covered all aspects of mobile development. There were a lot of great resources listed to get more information on topics from this guide."

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Table of Contents

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Letter From the Editor

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Executive Summary

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Key Research Findings

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Concerns and Complaints: Mobile Development From Dev and User Perspectives

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